Re: Slant Load

[Kim <mathew@redhorsetech.com>]

Hi Julie,

Ventilation is extremely important for horses, whether stalled or
traveling.  However, since they do not wear safety glasses, Kevlar
hoods/blankets, and are not surrounded by an approved steel tube safety
cage, there is a very real danger to hauling with the drop down windows
open ;-).  Road debris may get kicked up from another vehicle's tires,
I've seen people intentionally throw stuff at horses from cars ahead of
the trailer just to see them "spook" (yes, I got their license plates
too, the buggers!), and blowing rain can be tough on them too.

I am not familiar with the laws, but I couldn't see a problem with
adding "window screens" made of that screen material used in many
daycares windows, family apartments and such which is stronger than
household flyscreen for your windows.  Let's see, I believe it had
strands of wire incorporated in it to prevent easy ripping and add some
extra strength.  I would doubt if regular screen would hold up to
projectiles flying at great speeds.  Hopefully, another ridecamper will
correct/add to this.  I do recall seeing some newer horse trailers using
screen and welded/bolted bars across the window for protection, but I
have never had the pleasure of hauling any of the new trailers ;-).  Any
help, anyone???


Kim (and Lee)


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On Wed, 16 Sep 1998 23:34:32 -0700, jtaylor@pyramid.net wrote:

> I would like to get some of your opinions about the slant load trailers.
> When I haul my horses I leave the drop down doors open. My horses ride
> with heads out and seem to enjoy it. Someone told me there is a law in
> Ca that says you can't do this. I live in Nv. Has anyone had or heard of
> any negative experiences regarding this? Do you think this is dangerous?
> Julie